2009 Volkswagen GTI brakes problems
The 2009 Volkswagen GTI has 99 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
99
Brakes complaints
34%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 34 FROM GREELEY CO TOWARDS LOVELAND CO AT SPEED LIMIT OF 65. I APPLIED THE BREAKS TO ADJUST MY SPEED FOR TRAFFIC, AS I APPLIED THE BREAKS THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP CAUSING THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. AFTER A MOMENT I WAS IN A DITCH WITH BENT…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2009 Volkswagen GTI have?
NHTSA has 99 complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen GTI brakes — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.